Sean McVay yet to decide between Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett as Rams QB2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has not finalized his decision on who will serve as the backup quarterback to Matthew Stafford. Both Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett have performed well during the preseason, and the competition remains open. McVay appreciates the skillset of both players but has yet to commit to one. Bennett was held out of the recent game against the Chargers, but McVay cautioned against interpreting this as favoritism. The decision will be made before the Rams' season opener against the 49ers on September 10.
- •Sean McVay has not chosen a QB2 for Week 1 yet.
- •Simpson and Bennett both impressed during preseason games.
- •Bennett was held out against the Chargers, but McVay downplayed this.
- •The Rams will keep all three quarterbacks on the roster.
- •Final decision on QB2 will be made shortly before the season opener.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rams sit Stetson Bennett in favor of Ty Simpson in preseason finale
- 12:32 PMNBCSports.com — Rams remain undecided on No. 2 QB after preseason finale - NBC Sports
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Rams remain undecided on No. 2 QB after preseason finale
- 6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay still undecided on Ty Simpson vs. Stetson Bennett as QB2
"Ty Simpson started at quarterback for the Rams on Thursday night and Stetson Bennett did not play, but head coach Sean McVay said after the game that those decisions had nothing to do with which of them will be the No. 2 quarterback to start the regular season.
"Ty Simpson started at quarterback for the Rams on Thursday night and Stetson Bennett did not play, but head coach Sean McVay said after the game that those decisions had nothing to do with which of them will be the No. 2 quarterback to start the regular seaso…
"Sean McVay says he still hasn't picked which quarterback will back up Matthew Stafford, though he feels good about Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:26 PMRams sit Stetson Bennett in favor of Ty Simpson in preseason finale
Rams coach Sean McVay says the QB2 battle remains open after Ty Simpson impressed in the preseason with Stetson Bennett sitting out Week 3.
- NBCSports.comAug 28, 2026, 12:32 PMRams remain undecided on No. 2 QB after preseason finale - NBC Sports
Ty Simpson started at quarterback for the Rams on Thursday night and Stetson Bennett did not play, but head coach Sean McVay said after the game that those decisions had nothing to do with which of them will be the No. 2 quarterback to start the regular seaso…
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:31 PMRams remain undecided on No. 2 QB after preseason finale
Ty Simpson started at quarterback for the Rams on Thursday night and Stetson Bennett did not play, but head coach Sean McVay said after the game that those decisions had nothing to do with which of them will be the No. 2 quarterback to start the regular season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:06 AMSean McVay still undecided on Ty Simpson vs. Stetson Bennett as QB2
Sean McVay says he still hasn't picked which quarterback will back up Matthew Stafford, though he feels good about Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett.
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